VA Ready Initiative launches new unemployment program Rachel Meell June 30, 2020 1 minute read The COVID-19 shutdowns have caused many to become unemployed, but a new non-profit organization has created a program to help people retrain and get new jobs. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Rita Bishop retires from Roanoke City Schools todayNext: JJ Redick says he’s addicted – to basketball Related Stories Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0 Galactic to headline Roanoke’s Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival in April Ian Price January 27, 2026 0 Billy Strings to perform at Berglund Center this summer Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0